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Grants, Contracts, and Compliance 101

Putting Research in Context	About Us - Organizational Chart Duke Research & Innovation R &D Expenditures FY 2017 Duke Funding Sources FY 2017 Federal Funding Breakdown FY 2017 Campus Awards by Sponsor FY 2016 Recent Award Announcements
Roles and Responsibilities	Roles and Responsibilities Graphic Grant Manager This person will manage finances, reconcile individual expenses to the award amount, prepare reports and perform other administrative functions related to the grant. Principal Investigator Roles and Responsibilities - PI/PD The Principal Investigator (PI) or Program Director (PD) is ultimately responsible for the direction of the sponsored project. The PI/PD is the primary individual in charge of a research grant, cooperative agreement, training or public service project, contract, or other sponsored project. Chair’s Office (Department Chair or Designee) Ensures that a financial administrator is assigned for each sponsored project and ensures PI understands the administrator will be responsible for assisting in the financial and administrative management of his/her sponsored project.
Types of Sponsors	Sponsors are the entities that provide funding through grants, fellowships, awards, cooperative agreements, incoming subcontracts to Duke, etc.

Funding Search Tools	From Artistic Pursuits to Research Grants, ORS has the tools to help you look for funding.
Solicitation Contents	General Summary This is a quick overview of what the grant program is about, and also gives you a clue about the goals of the funding organization for this program. Eligibility Information This section tells you who can apply for funds. Institutionally Limited Opportunity When a sponsor limits the number of submissions from an institution, it is called "Institutionally Limited." Funds Available This section tells you how much money is available for the program and how much is available for each specific grant. How to Apply This section should give you specific information about the logistics and steps to apply for a grant. It should tell you if there is an electronic system that you're required to use, or whether applications can be mailed or e-mailed, or submitted in some other format. It may also tell you what budget format is preferred (or required) in your application. Budget information This section will tell you what you can spend your money on. For instance, some funders may not pay for travel or food, while others may allow you to purchase virtually anything with the grant funds. Checklist for Sponsor Guidelines
Types of Proposals	A proposal is a request for financial support of a research or training project. It is sent to a potential funding source in hopes of receiving funding.
Parts of a Proposal	Title or Cover Page Preparing a Coversheet Abstract / Summary Biosketch or CV NIH Instructions and Samples National Science Foundation - NSF-Approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch Quick Reference Guide for compiling Other Support / Current & Pending NSF Pre-Award and Post-Award Disclosures Table Frequently Asked Questions: NIH Other Support and Biosketch
Checklists and Proposal Help	Checklist for Sponsor Guidelines Checklist for Proposal Preparation ORS Departmental / Assignments
Institutional Policies and Procedures	How do Duke Grant Managers know what rules to follow regarding sponsored projects? Uniform Guidance Duke's Uniform Guidance Communications General Accounting Procedures PI Status Duke Clearances Related Offices for Research Administration and Services Research Policies
Preparing and Routing a Proposal	Proposal Review and Approval at Duke Submitting Your Proposal Step-by-Step SPS MyRESEARCHhome